Wendell H. Ford speeches
Descriptive Summary
- Title
- Wendell H. Ford speeches
- Date
- 1971-1975
- Creator
- Ford, Wendell H., 1924-
- Extent
- 3.15 Cubic feet
- Subjects
- Political campaigns--Kentucky
- Speeches, addresses, etc., American--Kentucky.
- Arrangement
- Collection is arranged chronologically.
- Preferred Citation
- 75M9: [identification of item], Wendell H. Ford speeches, 1971-1975, University of Kentucky Special Collections.
- Repository
- University of Kentucky
Collection Overview
- Biography / History
- Kentucky governor and U.S. senator, Wendell H. Ford is a native of Daviess county, Kentucky, and attended the University of Kentucky and the Maryland School of Insurance. After returning from service in the Army during World War II, he joined his family's insurance firm in Owensboro, Kentucky. He served as chief administrative assistant to Governor Bert T. Combs and was elected as Democratic state senator in 1965. In 1967, he was elected lieutenant governor to serve with Republican governor Louie B. Nunn. In 1971, he was elected governor and three years later he successfully challenged the Republican incumbent to win election to the United States Senate. He was reelected in 1980.
- Scope and Content
- This collection comprises speeches made by Wendell Ford while he served as governor of Kentucky from 1971 to 1975. Organized chronologically, the speeches consist of official speeches made in Ford's capacity as governor of Kentucky and campaign speeches made during his Senatorial campaign. The official speeches include messages to the 1972 and 1974 sessions of Kentucky's General Assembly, statements on such national events as the resignations of Spiro Agnew and Richard Nixon, and remarks on such occasions as the annual Christmas tree lighting in Frankfort and the Fulton, Ky. Banana Festival.
Restrictions on Access and Use
- Conditions Governing Access
- Collection is open to researchers by appointment.
- Use Restrictions
- The physical rights to the materials in this collection are held by the University of Kentucky Special Collections.
Contents of the Collection
The Inaugural Address, 1971 December 7
Lowry, Mrs. C.C. (Betty): Honorary Chairman - First Woman ever, 1971 December 8
Picture Hanging - Jenny Wiley State Park, 1971 December 10
Christmas Tree Lighting, 1971 December 11
Pre-Legislative Conference, 1971 December 13
Owensboro Speech, 1971 December 15
Statement Regarding Patronage, 1971 December 18
Governor's Message to General Assembly, 1972 January 4
Strip Miners, 1972 January 4
Bowling Green - Warren County Chamber of Commerce, 1972 January 7
Kentucky Chamber of Commerce, 1972 January 12
Louisville Area Chamber of Commerce - Congressional Forum, 1972 January 14
Madisonville Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner, 1972 January 15
Louisville area Chamber of Commerce Luncheon: Installation of Wilson Wyatt, Sr., 1972 January 17
Jobs for Veterans Program, 1972 January 18
Kentucky Council for Cooperation Luncheon, 1972 January 20
Statement from the Office of the Governor regarding Mr. Cooper's Senate seat, 1972 January 21
Kentucky Press Association, 1972 January 22
Jefferson County Grant, 1972 January 25
Unnamed Speech, 1972 January 26
Welcoming Senator Edmund Muskie, 1972 January 26
Explo' 72, 1972 January 26
Budget Message, 1972 February 3
United Auto Workers Council (Indianapolis, Indiana), 1972 February 6
Dedication of Florida Title Company Expansion, 1972 February 7
Annual Report to the Governor by Boy Scouts of America, 1972 February 9
Statement for Immediate Release regarding violations by 3 domestic life insurance companies, 1972 February 16
Signing Consumer Protection Bill, 1972 February 17
Statements regarding a Severance tax on Coal, 1972 February 18 and 21
Kentucky State Police Cadet Class No. 44, 1972 February 25
Statement regarding news report over WHAS Television relating to House Bill 236, 1972 March 9
Statement regarding Budget, 1972 March 15
Statement regarding narcotic smuggling at the Kentucky State Penitentiary, 1972 March 17
Statement regarding the creation of a Kentucky Office of Minority Business Enterprise, 1972 March 17
Statement regarding House Bill 294, 1972 March 20
Kentucky Highway Conference, 1972 March 20
Frankfort - Franklin County Chamber of Commerce, 1972 March 23
Statement regarding Wild Rivers Bill, 1972 March 23
Statement regarding Utilities, 1972 March 27
Supervisory Personnel of State Police, 1972 March 27
Statement (on John), 1972 March 30
Statement regarding One year Residency Requirement, 1972 March 30
Crime Commission Grants, 1972 April 12
Tom Ewell's Employment, 1972 April 12
Highway Bridge - Markland Dam, 1972 April 12
Kentucky Education Association, 1972 April 14
Travel Conference, 1972 April 14
Civitan Club, 1972 April 15
I.U.E. District Conference, 1972 April 15
Kentucky Federation of Women's Club, 1972 April 18
Groundbreaking - Tremco Manufacturing Company, 1972 April 18
Thoroughbred Club of America, 1972 April 19
Statement from the Office of the Governor regarding Inland Water Traffic, 1972 April 24
Lexington Kiwanis Club, 1972 April 25
Executives Club, 1972 April 29
NAIC, 1972 May 8
Industry Luncheon Chemical Bank, 1972 May 9
The Kentucky Society, 1972 May 9
Council of State Governments - Legislative Workshop on Criminal Justice, Atlanta, GA., 1972 May 11
Kentucky Broadcasters Association, 1972 May 12
Kentucky Wesleyan College, 1972 May 13
Tribute to J.A. Goldfarb, 1972 May 15
Industry Appreciation Luncheon, 1972 May 18
Kentuckiana Junior Achievement Banquet, 1972 May 18
Gobbler's Knob Kentucky Dam Village State Park, 1972 May 19
Traffic Safety Press Conferences, 1972 May 22
Cooperative Office Practice Program Luncheon, Franklin County High School, 1972 May 25
Livermore High School Alumni Association, 1972 May 27
Post White House Conference on Aging, 1972 May 30
Interlake Incorporated, 1972 May 31
Speech on further education at a high school commencement, 1972 June 1
Special Session, 1972 June 8
Governor's Press Conference regarding Governors' Conference in Houston, 1972 June 9
Girls' State, Frankfort, 1972 June 16
Greater Cincinnati Airport, 1972 June 16
The States' Role in the Energy Crisis versus Environmental Quality (Midwestern Governor's Conference), 1972 June 26
Press Conference - Natural Resources, 1972 August 1
Statement regarding Toll Collections on Kentucky Turnpike, 1972 August 9
Kentucky State Fair, 1972 August 17
Banana Festival, Fulton, KY, 1972 August 18
Lincoln Foundation Inc., 1972 August 28
Press Conference regarding Strip Mining Laws, 1972 August 30
Louisville Central Area, 1972 August 31
Press Conference - Strip Mining, 1972 September 1
Southern Governors' Conference Presentation, 1972 September 5
Kentucky Council on Crime and Delinquency, 1972 September 7
Certificate of Need Board, 1972 September 8
Appointment of Consumer Advisory Council, 1972 September 8
Kentucky Banker's Association, 1972 September 12
Ground Breaking Ceremony - New Frankfort Hospital, 1972 September 13
Governor's Boy Scout Roundup, 1972 September 14
Rogers Morton Kentucky Historical Society Luncheon, 1972 September 15
Statement from the Office of the Governor, 1972 September 21
Israel 25th Anniversary Celebration, Keneseth Israel Synagogue, Louisville, 1972 September 26
Press Conference regarding the Establishment of a Horse Park, 1972 September 26
Industrial Resources Review - Jenny Wiley State Park, 1972 September 27
Kentucky Municipal League - Berkley Lodge State Park, 1972 September 28
Cooperative Month Kick Off Breakfast, Capital Plaza, 1972 October 2
Governor's Chamber of Commerce Tour, Executive Inn, Louisville, 1972 October 3
Governor's Chamber of Commerce Tour, Shively City Hall, 1972 October 3
Governor's Chamber of Commerce Tour, Devon Memorial Park, 1972 October 4
Willard Wade Day, 1972 October 5
Governor's Chamber of Commerce Tour, University of Kentucky Ballroom, 1972 October 5
Dedication of Golf Course, Lake Barkley State Park, 1972 October 7
Crime Commission Luncheon, 1972 October 13
Kentucky Welfare Association Luncheon, 1972 October 13
Student Program on Kentucky Enterprise, Transylvania University, 1972 October 14
Dedication of "Riverview" by Hobson House Assoc., 1972 October 16
Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Kentucky Masons, 1972 October 17
Press Conference, Office of Public Defender, 1972 October 17
Kentucky Occupational Health and Safety, 1972 October 18
Groundbreaking of the Law Enforcement - Traffic Safety Center, 1972 October 18
Library Check Presentations, 1972 October 19
Nicolet Paper Company - Nicholasville, 1972 October 19
Introduction of Senator Eagleton, Morehead State University, 1972 October 20
Grand Chapter of the Kentucky Order of Eastern Star, 1972 October 23
Sheenan Bridge, Paducah and Firemen Training Announcements, 1972 October 23
Press Conference regarding the Reclamation of Land, 1972 October 26
Governor's Presidential Conference on Exporting and Export Financing, 1972 October 26
Housing Corporation, 1972 October 31
Press Conference, Joint Conference with Governor Matthew Welsh, 1972 October 31
Charleston Bottoms Power Generating Station Groundbreaking, 1972 November 1
General Contractors' Association Luncheon, 1972 November 3
Public Assistance Adjustments, 1972 November 3
Farm-City Week Kick-Off Luncheon, 1972 November 8
Natural Bridge State Park Association, 1972 November 10
Governor's Annual Conservation Achievement Award Dinner, 1972 November 11
Opening of the Patton Museum, Fort Knox, 1972 November 11
Introduction of Adolph Rupp, 1972 November 20
Press Conference, Reorganization Report No. 1, 1972 November 28
National Jaycee Seminar, 1972 November 30
Rededication of the Scott County Courthouse, 1972 December 2
Capital Chapter of NSA, Executive Dinner, 1972 December 5
Press Conference regarding the Festival of American Folklife, 1972 December 7
Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremonies, The Capitol, Frankfort, 1972 December 11
Kentucky Association of School Administrators, 1972 December 11
Presentation Before the Pay Board, 1972 December 14
Green River Parkway Dedication, Bowling Green, 1972 December 15
Green River Parkway Dedication, Hartford and Beaver Dam Interchange, 1972 December 15
Green River Parkway Dedication, Morgantown Interchange, 1972 December 15
Green River Parkway Dedication, Owensboro, 1972 December 15
President's Announcement, 1972 December 21
Owensboro Homebuilders Association, 1972 December 22
Press Conference, Reorganization - Dept. for Natural Resources and Environmental Protection, 1972 January 3
Marshall County Chamber of Commerce, Annual Membership Dinner, 1973 January 8
Graduation Ceremonies for Trainees of the Hunter Foundation, 1973 January 9
Lexington Lions Club, 1973 January 10
Proposed Report by National Water Commission, 1973 January 10
Kentucky Press Association, 1973 January 12
Kentucky Occupational Program Kickoff, 1973 January 16
The Death of Lyndon Johnson, 1973 January 22
Kentucky Highway Contractors Association, 1973 January 22
Statement Regarding Vietnam, 1973 January 25
Annual Chamber of Commerce Banquet, 1973 January 29
Press Conference Regarding New Corporate Headquarters in Lexington of Island Creek Coal Co., 1973 January 29
State Police Cadet Class No. 46, 1973 February 2
Statement before U.S. Senate Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs - regarding S. 268 - Land Use Policy and Planning Assistance Act of 1973, 1973 February 6
Annual Governor's Conference on Tourism, 1973 February 7
Council on Agriculture, 1973 February 7
Statement Regarding IRS Ruling on Prudential Building and Loan Association, 1973 February 7
Statement Regarding Pay Board Ruling, 1973 February 8
District Lions Club Convention, 1973 February 11
Opening of the National Farm Machinery Show, Kentucky Fair and Exposition Center, 1973 February 14
Louisville Jaycees, 1973 February 15
Annual Dinner of the Audubon Council, 1973 February 16
Winchester - Clark County Chamber of Commerce, 1973 February 19
Comments to the Kentucky Congressional Delegation Concerning Education Programs in President Nixon's Proposed Budget for 1974, 1973 February 21
Address before Yale Political Union, Yale University, 1973 February 22
National Association of Regional Councils, 1973 February 25
Remarks before the U.S. Senate Subcommittee on Intergovernmental Relations, 1973 February 27
Dedication of the Agricultural Science Building South, 1973 March 2
Press Conference Regarding Reorganization - Human Resources, 1973 March 2
Kentucky Mothers Association, 1973 March 3
Annual Governor's Day Dinner, 1973 March 5
Kentucky Ready-Mixed Concrete Association, 1973 March 9
Press Conference Regarding Environmental Quality Commission, 1973 March 12
Owensboro Council for Retarded Children, 1973 March 12
Annual Convention Banquet of the Kentucky School Boards Association, 1973 March 13
Press Conference, 1973 March 15
Press Conference, 1973 March 16
Annual Meeting, Kentucky Association of Highway Engineers, 1973 March 24
Testimonial Dinner for Alex Williams, 1973 March 28
National Elementary School Guidance Conference, 1973 March 29
Fourth Young and Adult Farmer Recognition Program, 1973 March 30
Meeting of State Manpower Council, 1973 March 30
Girl Scout Friendship Day Program, 1973 March 31
Kentucky Dental Association Annual Meeting Luncheon, 1973 April 2
ASAR Co. Industry Announcement, 1973 April 3
Environmental Awareness Statewide Seminar, 1973 April 3
Owensboro - Daviess County Industrial Foundation Annual Meeting Luncheon, 1973 April 4
Pinkerton Tobacco Plant Site Ribbon Cutting, 1973 April 4
River Region Mental Health - Mental Retardation Board Annual Dinner, 1973 April 4
Hazard - Perry County Chamber of Commerce Annual Civics Night - Hazard Area Vocational School, 1973 April 6
Industry Appreciation Week Annual Luncheon, 1973 April 6
Senators Rural Development Conference, 1973 April 6
Annual Basketball Banquet, 1973 April 9
Cynthiana Press Conference, 1973 April 9
150th Anniversary and Dedication Ceremony, Kentucky School for the Deaf, 1973 April 10
Luncheon Honoring Returning Prisoners of War, 1973 April 10
Kentucky Jaycee Essay Awards Luncheon, 1973 April 11
Youth Week Ceremonies and Signing of Proclamation House Chambers, 1973 April 11
Kentucky State Fair Board and Louisville Advisory Committee for the New Downtown Exhibition Center, 1973 April 12
Maysville Chamber of Commerce, 1973 April 12
Commission of Alcohol and Drug Problems, 1973 April 13
Kickoff Dinner Dance for Kentucky Plumbing Industry Week in Kentucky, 1973 April 14
New Plant Site in Fordsville, 1973 April 16
President's Luncheon of the Kentucky Hospital Association, 1973 April 17
Thoroughbred Club Annual Dinner Purse, 1973 April 18
Green River Area Developmental District Dinner Meeting, 1973 April 25
Statement Regarding Computer Operations - Reorganization, 1973 April 25
Report No. 5 Internal Reorganization of Dept. for Finance and Administration, 1973 April 26
Notes for Robert Strauss Press Conference, 1973 April 27
Kentucky Thoroughbred Breeders Association Awards Luncheon, 1973 May 3
Murray State University Commencement, 1973 May 4
Ben Flora Retiring School Superintendent Appreciation Banquet, 1973 May 8
Press Conference Regarding Commission on Women, 1973 May 8
EPA Meeting, 1973 May 9
HUD Meeting, 1973 May 9
American Public Health Association Southern Branch Annual Convention and Kentucky Public Health Association, 1973 May 11
Governor's Day in Ashland, 1973 May 11
Public Defenders Seminar Luncheon, 1973 May 11
Western Kentucky University Commencement, 1973 May 12
Eastern Kentucky University Commencement, 1973 May 13
Statement for Immediate Release from the Office of the Governor (Black Lung Benefit Program), 1973 May 21
"Kentucky Day, Week of the Eagles" - 101st Airborne Division, Fort Campbell, KY, 1973 May 21
Kentucky's Western Water Land Annual Meeting, 1973 May 21
Owensboro Rotary Club, 1973 May 23
Statement, Holiday Inn, Fern Valley, Louisville, 1973 May 25
Somerset High School Commencement, 1973 May 25
June Dairy Month Kickoff Luncheon for News Media and Dairy Leaders in Kentucky, 1973 June 1
Statement Regarding Police Training and Educational Incentive Program, 1973 June 11
Press Conference Regarding the Policeman on the Beat, 1973 June 11
Statement Regarding All American Movers, Inc., 1973 June 12
Remarks Prepared for Presentation to Kentucky Sate Police via Videotape, 1973 June 13
Groundbreaking for Clark Equipment Co. Plant, 1973 June 20
Conference on Local Government Problems, 1973 June 21
Press Conference - North American Livestock Show and Exposition, 1973 June 21
Kentucky Gas Association, 1973 June 22
Press Briefing Regarding Folklife Festival, 1973 June 25
Banquet - Dinner of Kentucky Peace Officers Association's Convention, 1973 June 27
Annual Pope Sallet Festival, 1973 June 27
Commonwealth Cleanup Kick-off, 1973 June 28
Groundbreaking Ceremonies for Reconstruction of Fort Boonesborough, 1973 June 28
Civic Luncheon, 1973 June 29
Dedication of Hopkinsville Bypass, 1973 June 29
25th Anniversary Banquet of Kentucky State Police, 1973 June 29
25th Anniversary Banquet of the Kentucky Department of Commerce, 1973 July 2
Regarding Registration Drive, 1973 July 7
Annual American Legion of Kentucky State Convention, 1973 July 7
Boy Scout Fund Raising Varmit Dinner, 1973 July 13
Statement Regarding the Division II Circuit Judgeship, 1973 July 23
Governor's Council on Agriculture Committees, 1973 July 24
Kick-Off Preview for the Kentucky '74 Celebration, 1973 July 26
Kentucky Magistrates and Commissioners Annual Convention, 1973 July 27
Statement Regarding Charlie Owen, 1973 July 31
Campbell County Citizens Annual Picnic, 1973 August 1
Statement Regarding the State Economy, 1973 August 3
25th Annual Region 3 U.A.W. Summer School, 1973 August 5
Announcement of New Firestone Plant, 1973 August 6
Central City Centennial, 1973 August 6
Press Conference - Executive Order Regarding Merit System, 1973 August 6, 7
Kentucky Association of Chiefs of Police - First Annual Conference, 1973 August 9
Statement (Northern Kentucky), 1973 August 15
Kentucky State Fair Opening, 1973 August 16
Press Conference, Frankfort (Regarding J.R. Miller and Mr. Grissom), 1973 August 16
Banana Festival Luncheon, 1973 August 17
Kentucky Chamber of Commerce - 21st Annual State Fair Luncheon, 1973 August 21
Kentucky Farm Bureau Day, 1973 August 22
Budget Seminar, 1973 August 29
Press Conference - Human Resources Cabinet Announcement, 1973 August 29
Lexington Chamber of Commerce Luncheon, 1973 August 30
Statement, 1973 August 30
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at Frankfort Interchange of I-64 and US 60, 1973 August 30
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at Lexington Interchange of I-75 and I-64, 1973 August 30
Statement Regarding Rock Festival, 1973 August 30
Press Conference Regarding Acreage Fees for Strip Mining and Disaster Checks, 1973 September 10
Boy Scout Fund Raising Barbecue, 1973 September 11
Remarks Regarding Reorganization - Department of Justice, 1973 September 11
Kentucky Council on Crime and Delinquency Conference, 1973 September 12
Press Conference Regarding Reorganization - Cabinet for Development - Cabinet for Education and the Arts, 1973 September 13
Press Breakfast Statement, 1973 September 20
Kentucky Municipal League Banquet, 1973 September 21
Stull's Seed Field Day Lunch, 1973 September 21
Southern Governor's Conference, 1973 September 24
Kentucky National Guard Dining-In, 1973 September 29
Statement Regarding Outwood State Hospital, 1973 October 1
October Cooperative Month Kick-Off Breakfast, 1973 October 1
St. Matthews Business Association's Annual Dinner Meeting, 1973 October 1
Chamber of Commerce Governor's Tour - Keen Johnson Building, Eastern Kentucky, 1973 October 2
Chamber of Commerce Governor's Tour - Pine Mountain State Park, 1973 October 2
Chamber of Commerce Governor's Tour - Breaks Interstate Park Lunch, 1973 October 3
Episcopal Church Concert - Convention Center, Louisville, 1973 October 3
Chamber of Commerce Governor's Tour - Paintsville Country Club, 1973 October 4
Introduction of Dr. James G. Miller - Installation Ceremony, U. of L., 1973 October 5
Statement, 1973 October 10
Kentucky Coal Association Annual Meeting, 1973 October 12
Introducion to Department of Commerce Slide Presentation for Industrial Tour (taping), 1973 October 12
24th Annual Burley and Dark Leaf Tobacco Association Convention Luncheon, 1973 October 15
Statement Regarding Department of Public Information Reorganization, 1973 October 15
Introduction of Senator Harold Hughes Prayer Breakfast, 1973 October 16
Welcome - Prayer Breakfast, 1973 October 16
Daviess County State Vocational - Technical School Dedication, 1973 October 18
Farm Tour Dinner, 1973 October 18
Madisonville Community College Dedication, 1973 October 18
Kentucky Broadcasters Association, 1973 October 19
Earle Clements Day, 1973 October 20
Press Conference Regarding L and N Announcement, 1973 October 23
Congressional Forum, 1973 November 9
Announcement of Civic Center, 1973 November 10
Governor's Conservation Achievement 9th Annual Awards Program, 1973 November 10
Press Conference Regarding Crime Commission Grants, 1973 November 12
Installation of Dr. Deno Curris, Murray State University, 1973 November 12
Appropriation and Revenue Budget Seminar, 1973 November 13
YMCA Annual Dinner, 1973 November 13
County Judges Association Annual Meeting, 1973 November 15
Criminal Justice Seminar, Atlanta, GA., 1973 November 16
Statement Regarding Educational Funding, 1973 November 20
Dedication of I-64 at Grayson, 1973 November 21
Grayson I-64 Dedication Luncheon, 1973 November 21
Southern Police Institute Graduation Class, 1973 November 21
Louisville Chamber of Commerce, 1973 November 27
Outline - March of Dimes Conference, 1973 November 30
Pre-Legislative Conference, 1973 December 3
Annual Meeting, Kentucky Farm Bureau, 1973 December 4
Farm Press and Radio Banquet, 1973 December 6
Following Introduction, 1973 December 7
Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony, 1973 December 9
Outline for Press Briefing, 1973 December 14
Dedication Ceremony - Restoration of Henry Clay Law Office, 1973 December 15
Statement - Chairman, Democratic National Governors' Caucus, 1973 December 20
State Police Cadet Class No. 48, 1973 December 21
Statement Regarding Consumer Protection and Regulation Cabinet, 1974 January 2
State of the Commonwealth Address, 1974 January 8
1974 General Assembly Bicentennial Salute, 1974 January 9
Energy Message to the General Assembly, 1974 January 16
Kentucky Heart Fund 1974 Kickoff Luncheon, 1974 January 21
Budget Address to the Kentucky General Assembly, 1974 January 22
Annual Trooper of the Year Recognition Program; Annual Convention of Kentucky Petroleum Marketers Association, 1974 January 23
Third Biennial Legislative Conference, 1974 January 24
Kentucky Jaycee Legislative Conference Luncheon, 1974 January 29
Suggested Remarks to be Used Prior to Presentation of Badges (Boy Scouts), 1974 February 3
Press Conference Regarding Pollution Abatement Authority Check Presentation, 1974 February 4
Press Conference Regarding the Trucking Situation, 1974 February 4, 5
Outline for Remarks Signing House Bill 184, 1974 February 6
Louisville Public Schools Assembly Inaugural, 1974 February 9
Remarks and Introduction of Dean Earl Butz, Council on Agriculture Symposium, 1974 February 13
Remarks and Introduction of Dean Earl Butz, National Farm Machinery Show, 1974 February 13
Statement on (the death of) Clay Wade Bailey, 1974 February 19
State Office Building Dedication, 1974 February 19
Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity, Founder's Day Program, 1974 March 2
Energy Conservation Action Plan Press Conference, 1974 March 4
SAE Alumni Founder's Day Dinner, 1974 March 9
Statement on Senate Bill 45, 1974 March 14
Bicentennial Commission Luncheon, 1974 March 15
Signing of House Bill 251 - Energy Bill, 1974 March 15
Winchester, KY. - Post Groundbreaking Luncheon, 1974 March 25
Groundbreaking, Winchester - Ft. Boonesborough Road, KY 627, 1974 March 25
Lexington Jaycees and Chamber of Commerce Joint Meeting, 1974 March 26
Remarks Regarding House Bill 100, 1974 April 1
Statement Regarding January 15 being designated as Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, 1974 April 1
Louisville Vocational Technical Institute Groundbreaking, 1974 April 3
Statement Regarding Effects of Tornado, 1974 April 5
Dedication of Foster Hall - Spastic Home and School, 1974 April 20
Statement Regarding Tennessee - Tombigbee Waterway Project, 1974 April 22
Barren River Area Development District, Annual Dinner Meeting, 1974 April 23
Statement Regarding Red River Project, 1974 April 24
Kentucky Energy Conservation Conference, 1974 April 24
Kentucky Jaycees Awards Luncheon, 5 Finalists of American Essay Contest, 1974 April 24
Industrial Coal Conference, 1974 April 25
National Turf Writers Annual Banquet, 1974 May 1
U.S. Grant Bridge and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony, 1974 May 1
Award Presentation to Col. Sanders, 1974 May 2
Thoroughbred Breeders of Kentucky, Annual Awards Luncheon, 1974 May 2
Statement Regarding the Construction of a $5 million Food Processing Plant, 1974 May 2
Kentucky Federation of Women's Clubs, 1974 May 7
Industry Appreciation Annual Luncheon, 1974 May 8
Hancock County Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner Meeting, 1974 May 9
Family Practice/Student Health Service Building Dedication, 1974 May 11
Norton - Children's Hospital Dedication, 1974 May 11
Brescia College Commencement, 1974 May 12
Goal for Coal Conference, 1974 May 14
Kentucky Weekly Newspaper Association, 1974 May 17
Firestone Rubber Company National Board of Directors Meeting and Luncheon, 1974 May 21
Frankfort Bicentennial Expo '74 Kickoff, 1974 May 24
Press Conference Regarding Horse Park Announcement, 1974 May 24
Introduction of Senator William Proxmire, Kentucky Bar Association Annual Banquet, 1974 May 24
Statement Regarding Wild Rivers Bill, 1974 May 28
Graduation - Owensboro High School, 1974 June 6
Revenue and Appropriations Report, 1974 June 6
Press Conference Regarding the Economic Picture in Kentucky, 1974 June 6
Press Conference on Transportation Message, 1974 June 6
Kentucky National Guard Retreat, 1974 June 7
Opening of Shively Interchange, 1974 June 7
Kiwanis Club, 1974 June 12
Annual Local Government Issues Conference, 1974 June 13
Bicentennial Run for Glory, 1974 June 13
Kentucky Girls State, 1974 June 14
Luncheon - Middlesboro Country Club, 1974 June 17
Chamber of Commerce Meeting, 1974 June 18
Somerset Remarks, 1974 June 18
Lexington Civic Center Groundbreaking, 1974 June 21
Press Conference Regarding Outwood, 1974 June 21
V.F.W. and Ladies' Auxiliary Joint Session - 54th Annual Convention, 1974 June 21
Manchester Center Grant, 1974 July 3
Dedication of New King's Daughters' Hospital, 1974 July 7
Coal Utilization Conference, National Legislative Conference of the Council of State Governments, 1974 July 10
Frankfort Civic Clubs Joint Meeting, 1974 July 10
Columbus Belmont State Park - Bicentennial Barbeque, 1974 July 11
Hickman County Courthouse - Historical Marker Dedication, 1974 July 11
Hickman County Library Groundbreaking, 1974 July 11
Announcement of Coal Gasification Plant, 1974 July 13
National Association of Counties Convention, 1974 July 16
Kentucky Agricultural Export Conference Luncheon, 1974 July 17
Statement Regarding Death of Representative Louden, 1974 July 17
Annual Banquet of the National Conference of Appellate Court Clerks, 1974 July 18
Add District Check Presentation, 1974 July 22
Statement Regarding United Mine Workers' Strike in Harlan County, 1974 July 22
State Government Day Luncheon, 1974 July 29
Remarks on State Government, 1974 July 30
Morehead State University Summer Commencement, 1974 August 1
Severance Tax Conference, 1974 August 1
Bicentennial Flag Day Ceremony, 1974 August 5
Campbell County Senior Citizens Picnic, 1974 August 7
Statement Regarding the Death of Rep. Brooks Hinkle, 1974 August 7
Remarks, 1974 August 8
Request for Prayers for New President (of U.S.), 1974 August 8
Bowling Green Kiwanis Club, 1974 August 8
Groundbreaking for Jefferson Community College Learning Resources Center, 1974 August 13
Kentucky Firemen's Association - 54th Annual Convention, 1974 August 13
Bookmobile Celebration State Fair, 1974 August 15
Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity National Convention, University of Tennessee, 1974 August 15
Opening of the 1974 Kentucky State Fair, 1974 August 15
Banana Festival Luncheon, Fulton, 1974 August 16
Savage Days, Providence, 1974 August 17
Luncheon - State Government Day, 1974 August 19
Presentation to Hart County Judge, 1974 August 19
Statement on Vice Presidential Nominee - Nelson Rockefeller, 1974 August 20
Owen Hammons Testimonial Dinner, 1974 August 22
Statement Regarding Daniel Boone Treatment Center, 1974 August 23
Livestock Exposition Center Groundbreaking, Murray State University, 1974 August 26
Hickman National Guard Armory Groundbreaking, 1974 August 27
Knowlton Brothers Plant Dedication, 1974 August 28
Press Conference Regarding Acreage Fees for Strip Mining, 1974 August 29
Statement Regarding Red River Gorge Dam, 1974 August 29
Casey County Airport Dedication, 1974 August 30
Fort Boonesborough State Park Dedication, 1974 August 30
Statement Regarding Contract between UMW and Eastover Mining Company, 1974 August 30
Morgan County School Dedication, 1974 August 31
Anderson County Library Dedication, 1974 September 4
Press Conference Regarding Ashland Oil Expansion, 1974 September 4
Notes for Check Presentation Regarding Six-Mile Island, 1974 September 6
Notes for Energy Remarks, 1974 September 6
Statement Regarding Excess Funds Appropriated by the 1974 General Assembly, 1974 September 6
Open 7th Annual Gaslight Festival, 1974 September 7
Henderson Area Mental Health Center Dedication, 1974 September 8
All-Kentucky Products Breakfast, 1974 September 13
Louisville Area Chamber of Commerce Congressional Forum, 1974 September 13
Flavo-Rich Milk Plant Groundbreaking, Plant Site, NR. Intersection I-75 and Daniel Boone Parkway, 1974 September 17
Fisher-Price Toy Company Plant Dedication, 1974 September 19
Logan County Courthouse Dedication, 1974 September 21
Somerset - Chamber of Commerce Tour, 1974 September 24
Bowling Green, Kentucky Chamber of Commerce Tour, 1974 September 25
Lexington Chamber of Commerce Congressional Forum, 1974 September 25
Dedication of New I-65 Welcome Center, 1974 September 26
State Police Post Dedication, 1974 September 27
Southwest Jefferson County Hospital, 1974 September 28
EKU Luncheon, 1974 September 30
Kentucky RECC Cooperative Month Kickoff Breakfast, 1974 October 1
Introduction of General Harold K. Johnson Prayer Breakfast, 1974 October 2
Welcome Prayer Breakfast, 1974 October 2
Kentucky Association of Conservation Districts Annual Convention, 1974 October 3
Morehead Industrial Foundation Park Groundbreaking for New Plant of Browning Manufacturing Division of Emerson Electric Company, 1974 October 3
Kentucky National Guard Dining-In, 1974 October 5
175th Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Kentucky, 1974 October 15
Dedication of Boone Armory, 1974 October 17
Grand Chapter Order of the Eastern Star, 1974 October 21
Industrial Luncheon, 1974 October 22
Opportunity Center Workshop Expansion Groundbreaking, 1974 October 22
Marshall County Senior Citizens Facility Groundbreaking, 1974 October 23
Brescia College Hearing Defect Center Groundbreaking Ceremonies, 1974 November 21
New Downtown Convention Center Groundbreaking, Louisville, 1974 November 21
Baptist Hospitals in Kentucky, 50th Anniversary Celebration, 1974 November 24
Press Conference Regarding LEAA Grants, 1974 December 2
Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony, 1974 December 8
Ida Lee Willis Garden Dedication, 1974 December 15
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